now there's a good head crash

From: Christopher McNabb <cmcnabb_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu Oct 7 09:05:58 2004

On Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:51:13 +0200, Nico de Jong <nico_at_farumdata.dk> wrote:
> Here is something I dont understand.
> .45 is about 11,5 mm, while 7.62 is uuuuhhh 7.62 mm.
> How can the .45 come out worst?
> Nico (sniper in Danish National guard)

The .45 ACP is a relatively slow moving, heavy slug with a rounded tip.

The 7.62x54R is a high velocity rifle round that has a pointed tip.

The .45 will dent the casing of the HD (at least, mine did), while the
7.62x54R will penetrate.
Received on Thu Oct 07 2004 - 09:05:58 BST